Why are rocks rich in feldspar and silica called felsic?

A) Felsic is the Latin word that means rich in feldspar and silica.
B) Felsic is the opposite of mafic.
C) Felsic comes from feldspar and silica.
D) Felsic is the opposite of ultramafic.


Answer: C

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